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Rulli, Allan and Samba make debuts for Manchester City against Norwich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Rulli, Allan and Samba make debuts for Manchester City against Norwich

Summary

Manchester City hosts Norwich City in the Carabao Cup third round on September 17. Gerónimo Rulli, Allan, and Floyd Samba make their debuts, part of a lineup featuring 10 changes from the previous Premier League match. Rayan Cherki is the only starter retained from the last game. City's manager, Enzo Maresca, pointed out the importance of defending their title in this competition, highlighting the opportunity for new players to showcase their talents. The winner will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the next round next month.

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By the Numbers

•City makes 10 changes from the last lineup against Manchester United
•Rulli, Allan, and Samba all earn their first starts
•Cherki is the only player retained from the previous match
•Victory secures a fourth-round tie against Brighton next month
•Maersca emphasizes the importance of winning in all competitions

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rulli, Allan and Samba handed debuts for Norwich Carabao Cup clash

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Gerónimo Rulli, Allan and Floyd Samba are all handed debuts as City make 10 changes in total for Thursday’s Carabao Cup third round clash at home to Norwich City. Men's Team Viana: Bouaddi was alwa...
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